Instructional Methods for Nontraditional Students

This session focuses on the explosive growth of the Internet and other interactive technologies in distance and online education course offerings in higher education which are quickly transforming the availability of courses to meet the unique needs of the non-traditional adult student.  The new reality of higher education contains a fundamental shift in student demographics. More non-traditional students are seeking educational opportunities and traditional students are seeking and expecting alternative modes of curriculum delivery. Students, especially older, non-traditional ones seek course delivery through distance education formats such as online that meet the needs of their lifestyle that includes career, family and other responsibilities.  Current research, best practices and resources that will assist in the faculty member in course delivery strategies will be presented.